HopeAtHand:
I like this thread. This thread examplifies the true Republican nature of the Igbo. It is should not be seen as lack of cohesion when arguments are being made as to the origin of the entire Igbo race. Arguments helps to create a clearer picture of the issue at hand.I like the arguments, very insightful and revealing. Big Thanks to udordike, bigmarx and okwadatigbogal aswell as udmaster for your revealing contributions.

As an Ikwerre, the Nri story isnt something we are conversant when our history is told. In all, big ups to all of you.

Udmaster:
the truth is that many Igbo groups are descendant of Eri who was a Powerful King and Established a well organised and documented kingdom which influenced many people esp. with his IGBO UKWU CIVILIZATION.
- Republic nature of Igbos is due to migration and expansion into deeper habitation. It is not a lack of cohesion but a reflection of our philosophy Biri Ka mu Biri, Live and Lets Live.. Dats why we have lived in peace with our Efik/Ibibio neighbours for years.
- The Aro Confederation is an Ancient Igbo kingdom who have their descendant scattered around in many areas..

genuinechimere:
This post will end up dividing igbos more than uniting them. I'm Igbo, but don't really put much interest about this history stuffs. Whether Nri is †ђξ father of igbos or not, that's actually none of my concern. Lol. Quote me and get a laptop

mechy:


Everything Igbo they always attract this guy.... hope say you clean.

nerilove:
what's the difference between Igwe Umunri of Enugwu-Ukwu and those of Agu_Ukwu Nri u mentioned. Learnt that Eze Enugwu-Ukwu and Igwe Umunri is the head of Nri kingdom. #clarify

HopeAtHand:
I like this thread. This thread examplifies the true Republican nature of the Igbo. It is should not be seen as lack of cohesion when arguments are being made as to the origin of the entire Igbo race. Arguments helps to create a clearer picture of the issue at hand.I like the arguments, very insightful and revealing. Big Thanks to udordike, bigmarx and okwadatigbogal aswell as udmaster for your revealing contributions.

As an Ikwerre, the Nri story isnt something we are conversant when our history is told. In all, big ups to all of you.

princejayboss:


That's the problem that kept us where we are today.... Ignorance and craziness... The problem is that most of our fathers left our history in chase of material wealth

obayaya:


Agulueri was founded by the First son of Eri, the progenitor of the Igbos according to the Nri Mythology. So Agulueri is like Diokpa of Nri.

And in Igbo tradition, you can't do anything without the approval of the Diokpa..

I think we Igbos need to study our traditions not the selfish utterances of present day kings who readily distort tradition and history for personal gains

HopeAtHand:


Stop being a prick and face the thread..

FOODIC:
yea... thats it but to be frank with yu... there has neva been a king in my place talk more of kingdom..... infact all we know is umunna... if there had been a king we would hav known at least in stories... but no

bigfrancis21:


You've come to tell us hw 'different you are' as usual right? Even when the thread makes no mention or implied reference to the Ikwerres. Or you just love attention don't you?

ladyF:
Igbo Kwenu. Kedu
Guess who is here again?

Bigmarx:
Why would I lie to you. The king in my community is from my family and uses a title ************.....the name of the title is the name of the community in Ikwerre still existing and we don't marry from there till date. mind you we have so many other communities that uses the title in IMO and we don't inter-marry.....We are not from Nri...The King of my community will tell us ancient tales that his grand father told him.....many communities in IMO and ABIA are not from NRI some came from Congo, calabar, Ijaw, Okiria and migrated to the hinterland

HopeAtHand:


Hehehe.. ordinarily there is no harm in learning something new. And yes i saw mentions of Ikwerre so it became my business. Thirdly, i dnt give a fork what your opinion is. So kindly shift aside so i can appreciate the thread alot better.

gykes:



Is this the sweet smell of vindication... tonyebarcanista HopeAtHand oya come ooo food don ready!!

Igbos are at each other's throats over their origin hehehehehehehe

I and my other Ikwerre brothers have been vindicated by this post.

I remember engaging some Igbos on NL about my ancestry and their false claim of Port Harcourt, they almost ate me. When I told them that Ikwerre has its roots from Bini and Ikwerre is the last son of the three sons of Akalaka - an exiled prince of Bini empire, some called me yoruba lol. Well, it's customary to know your roots and history in my family, it's a rite of passage passed down from father to son.

these people should first understand themselves before they think of "grabbing lands"


Bigmarx kudos my brother.. from your post on this thread I can tell we have a lot in common... is the village Rumuo*o*o? I'm guessing it's in one of the twin kingdoms that make up Obio in Obio/Akpor LGA In PH??

bigfrancis21:


You've come to tell us hw 'different you are' as usual right? Even when the thread makes no mention or implied reference to the Ikwerres. Or you just love attention don't you?

gykes:



Is this the sweet smell of vindication... tonyebarcanista HopeAtHand oya come ooo food don ready!!

Igbos are at each other's throats over their origin hehehehehehehe

I and my other Ikwerre brothers have been vindicated by this post.

I remember engaging some Igbos on NL about my ancestry and their false claim of Port Harcourt, they almost ate me. When I told them that Ikwerre has its roots from Bini and Ikwerre is the last son of the three sons of Akalaka - an exiled prince of Bini empire, some called me yoruba lol. Well, it's customary to know your roots and history in my family, it's a rite of passage passed down from father to son.

these people should first understand themselves before they think of "grabbing lands"


Bigmarx kudos my brother.. from your post on this thread I can tell we have a lot in common... is the village Rumuo*o*o? I'm guessing it's in one of the twin kingdoms that make up Obio in Obio/Akpor LGA In PH??

bigfrancis21:


There is nothing new you came here to learn. Your being Ikwerre or not totally does not relate to this subject matter in anyway and the OP never mentioned Ikwerre in his post. Your mentioning you're being Ikwerre on a supposed Igbocentric forum on a subject matter about the Igbos you claim you don't belong to is pathetic to say the least.

I am a very direct person and I tell it to people just as it is. You love attention and that's what it is.

Udmaster:
Nri is the father of all Igbos, the oldest kingdom in Nigeria which is Nri Kingdom and the IGBO UKWU CIVILIZATION attest to that..
- The Abia, Imo, Ebonyi people anciently migrated from Nri Kingdom.
Even the Eke Orie Nkwo Afor Market Day Counting originated from NRI.

Kirigidi:
Dat is a wrong assertn, guy! In terms of antiquity, how will u compare Nri (Eri) which startd in 900AD to d Ogiso Dynasty of Benin (Aka Kingdom) which began frm around 600AD and lastd uptil 900AD when it collapsd? There ar even insinuations dat d legendary Igbo "Eri" was an "Aka" (Benin) royal priest/warrior who left d ancient "Aka Kingdom" (Beninland) followin d collapse of d Ogiso Dynasty in 900AD, and migrated east wit his party where he founded a new domain/kingdom in d present day Aguleri/Umuleri areas of Anambra State. It is also probable dat d priestly kingdom establishd by Eri was later named "Eri-Aka" by his followers in remembrance of ancient "Aka Kingdom" where they migrated frm!

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gykes:



Is this the sweet smell of vindication... tonyebarcanista HopeAtHand oya come ooo food don ready!!

Igbos are at each other's throats over their origin hehehehehehehe

I and my other Ikwerre brothers have been vindicated by this post.

I remember engaging some Igbos on NL about my ancestry and their false claim of Port Harcourt, they almost ate me. When I told them that Ikwerre has its roots from Bini and Ikwerre is the last son of the three sons of Akalaka - an exiled prince of Bini empire, some called me yoruba lol. Well, it's customary to know your roots and history in my family, it's a rite of passage passed down from father to son.

these people should first understand themselves before they think of "grabbing lands"


Bigmarx kudos my brother.. from your post on this thread I can tell we have a lot in common... is the village Rumuo*o*o? I'm guessing it's in one of the twin kingdoms that make up Obio in Obio/Akpor LGA In PH??

spiritfada:


And who is the first son of Eri? Nri right? I guess u ve been fed with illicit piece of fiction

Udmaster:
excuse me, are you dis childish or just trying to be a clown?

Udmaster:

Nri kingdom is a civilization that many Igbos originated from and thats what we are discussing here together with the Aro Kingdom.
-who called Ikwerre here?

HopeAtHand:



When i saw that some parts of Imo state has their roots from Ikwerreland, i became fascinated with the thread.

My position on the subject matter of Igbo originating from a single town isnt feasible at all. It wouldn't call it a part of the usual Anambra egocentric assertions but the claim is abit too far fetched. The existence of diverse dialects alone is a pointer that the origins of the totality a particular tribe cannot be from one source.

gykes:

Yes I am..... and more insults please, thats what you lots do best



About your last line - please help yourself and read the thread again, only this time very slowly... thankyou

mechy:


Its clear to you that Igbos have a lot in common with Ikwerre. I was at Ogbakiri, echichi emoh precisely, (please pardon my spelling if it is wrong) late last year for a burial, and I was amazed when I saw the Oboni cult on display. I was thinking Oboni is peculiar to Igbos alone. Though its funny, when one of the guys explained to me that the culture was exported to Igboland from Ikwerreland.

HopeAtHand:
bigfrancis21, dont run away, come and tell me why i wouldnt mention Ikwerre here. Are you not a member of the gang that go about on NL claiming Ikwerre is Igbo. So why do you think Ikwerre shouldnt be mentioned on this thread. Maybe u feel threatened by the truth. Well, going by your analogy that all Igbo originated from NRI and Ikwerre history has it that Ikwerre originated from Akalaka, ita safe to reaffirm that Ikwerres aint Igbo. Thanks..

okwadatigbogal:



That was what the poster made it look like! he made it seem like igbos all come from NRi, which is a big fallacy. Also, this your statement 'Even People as far as AroChukwu despite how powerful they were sought out Nri in spiritual matters', is a BIG fallacy. The ancient AROS were untouchable and they didnt need any spiritual assistance from nowhere. ARO kingdom was the last in the entire South-east(AND I think PRESENT DAY nigeria) to fall to the BRITISH COLONY. it was hard for the british to penetrate due to our popular god 'Ibinu Ukpabi'(popularly known as long juju), which offered superior protection to AROS. We are the only people in Nigeria that have a serious war with the British and they were never fully able to conquer the 'Long Juju' of the Aros. Alot of British wrote books on this and even films and documentaries were made. Read about the 'ANGLO-ARO' war. So coming to NRI for spiritual matters is NOT true.